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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

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A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring sweet strawberries, earthy spinach, and a creamy poppy seed dressing, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Start by washing your spinach and strawberries thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Make sure your strawberries are sliced and your almonds are toasted (you can do this easily on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes—just watch them closely, so they don’t burn!).
  2. Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon poppy seeds. Whisk everything together until you get a smooth, creamy dressing. Taste it—I like to add a pinch of salt and pepper here to enhance the flavors.
  3. Toss the spinach: In a large salad bowl, place the baby spinach. You want a large enough bowl to accommodate the tossing. The weight of the greens can crush the other ingredients if it’s too small.
  4. Add in the strawberries: Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the spinach. Be careful not to mash them; we want them to maintain their lovely shape and provide a burst of flavor in every bite.
  5. Incorporate the remaining ingredients: Scatter the toasted almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion over the salad. This will create lovely layers of flavor and texture.
  6. Dress it up: Drizzle your poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine everything. You can reserve a little dressing on the side for those who may want extra.
  7. Final touches: Just before serving, give the salad a final sprinkle of salt and pepper. This will make all the flavors pop even more!

Notes

Best served fresh. Dress the salad just before serving to prevent wilting.

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Keywords: salad, summer salad, strawberry salad, spinach salad, poppy seed dressing, vegetarian recipe

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